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Yanks Charge Into World Series

Pettitte sparks Game 6 victory; Phillies up next

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(AP) – The New York Yankees won their first pennant in 6 years tonight, beating the visiting Los Angeles Angels, 5-2, in Game 6 of the ALCS behind the savvy pitching of Andy Pettitte. New York hosts defending champion Philadelphia in the World Series opener Wednesday night. Cliff Lee is expected to face Yankees ace CC Sabathia, the ALCS MVP, in an enticing pitching matchup between former Cleveland teammates—and the past two AL Cy Young Award winners.

Alex Rodriguez played a huge role in helping the Yankees capture the franchise's 40th pennant. The 16-year veteran shook off his reputation as a postseason choke artist, batting .438 with five homers and 12 RBIs to earn his first trip to the World Series. "This is a wonderful time, but we're not done yet," manager Joe Girardi said in the champagne-soaked postgame locker room.

Robinson Cano (left) frolics with his teammates after the Yankees' ALCS-clinching victory over the Angels in tonight's Game 6 at Yankee Stadium.
Robinson Cano (left) frolics with his teammates after the Yankees' ALCS-clinching victory over the Angels in tonight's Game 6 at Yankee Stadium.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Actress Kate Hudson jokes with an unidentified man during Game 6 of the ALCS tonight in New York.
Actress Kate Hudson jokes with an unidentified man during Game 6 of the ALCS tonight in New York.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Yankees Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez (13) celebrate after winning Game 6 of the American League Championship Series tonight in New York. The Yankees defeated the Angels, 5-2.
Yankees Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez (13) celebrate after winning Game 6 of the American League Championship Series tonight in New York. The Yankees defeated the Angels, 5-2.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Yankee Robinson Cano (center) celebrates with Johnny Damon after scoring on a throwing error by the Angels' Scott Kazmir during New York's 5-2 win in Game 6 of the ALCS tonight in New York.
Yankee Robinson Cano (center) celebrates with Johnny Damon after scoring on a throwing error by the Angels' Scott Kazmir during New York's 5-2 win in Game 6 of the ALCS tonight in New York.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Los Angeles Angels' outfielder Torii Hunter waits while pitcher Scott Kazmir is relieved by Jered Weaver in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship baseball series against the New York Yankees Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in New York.
Los Angeles Angels' outfielder Torii Hunter waits while pitcher Scott Kazmir is relieved by Jered Weaver in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship baseball series against the...   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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I was rooting for the Yankees just so that we could have the coldest world series of all time and maybe baseball would realize it's summer sport. Reply
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